The occasion is set to be hosted on March 22 at a venue to be announced. Notably, the organisation also released the judging criteria. Following numerous complaints and allegations of favouritism, which the pageant organisers have denied, they have since made public the criteria to determine who will be the fairest of them all this year. Speaking at the launch and the official sashing of the finalists, Ambrocia Samboko, shared: “In line with Botswana’s commitment to good governance and public interest, Miss World Botswana promises a fair, transparent, and credible selection process. The goal is to crown a representative who embodies Botswana’s aspirations and will proudly showcase the nation’s values on the global stage.” Whilst the organisers say they will reveal the panel of judges at a much later stage, they revealed that Baker Tilly Certified Auditors, a trusted auditing firm, will this time around, independently the entire judging process.
Their role, according to the Miss Botswana organisation, includes verifying votes, monitoring scores, and ensuring compliance with the established criteria. “Miss World Botswana aims to crown an exceptional individual who reflects the nation’s values and serves as an ambassador for Batswana at home and abroad. This rigorous, transparent process underscores our commitment to selecting a queen who represents Botswana with pride, integrity, and purpose,” Samboko further shared.
